HR Brief: December 2020
This month's HR Brief discusses financial well-being and how to help employees, and considerations for hosting a virtual workplace holiday party.
This month's HR Brief discusses financial well-being and how to help employees, and considerations for hosting a virtual workplace holiday party.
Now, amid massive uncertainty caused by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming presidential election and the impending court case over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees may be more stressed than ever about the status of their employee benefits. This Benefits Insights article provides talking points to explain what’s going on and, if possible, how your organization is or will be responding.
Employers must comply with certain filing and disclosure requirements each year in connection with their group health plans. This Benefits Brief summarizes some of the key requirements and is designed to be used as a tool to help facilitate annual compliance.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal law that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. This article provides guidance on how to prepare for, recognize and respond to reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. It also discusses the importance of training managers and supervisors to recognize and properly handle those requests—especially accommodations regarding COVID-19.
With Employee Benefits & HR topics regularly in the news, it’s difficult to stay up to date. Our weekly newsletter will help you stay current. Check out this week's edition.
The prospect of a COVID-19 vaccine is exciting to most, but also presents challenges for employers. Employers may be considering whether vaccination will be encouraged or mandated. This article provides a general informational overview of considerations for employers.